ROBERTSON CHARTER SCHOOL

Robertson Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Decatur SD 61 school district, located in Decatur, IL with about 328 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Robertson Charter School, located at 2240 E Geddes Ave in Decatur, Illinois, operates as a public charter institution designed to provide an alternative educational experience for students in the Decatur area. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy regarding its curriculum and educational philosophy while remaining accountable to the state for academic performance. The school focuses on fostering a structured learning environment that aims to bridge gaps in student achievement and offer specialized instructional approaches that may differ from those found in traditional district-run schools.

The school serves a diverse student population, placing a heavy emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement as central pillars of its operational model. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, Robertson Charter seeks to provide individualized attention to its students, helping them navigate academic challenges while preparing them for high school and beyond. For families in the Decatur area, the school represents an option for those seeking a tailored educational pathway that prioritizes specific instructional goals and a distinct school culture.

For more information, contact Robertson Charter School at (217) 428-7072 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526-5127
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ROBERTSON CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Decatur, IL with about 328 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
District:
Decatur SD 61
Total Students:
328
Teachers:
0.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 328 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROBERTSON CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
White
2.4%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.